Cherokee Foothills National Scenic Highway | ||||
Route information | ||||
Maintained by SCDOT | ||||
Length | 119.850 mi[1][2][3][4][5] (192.880 km) | |||
Existed | 1922–present | |||
Tourist routes | Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway | |||
Major junctions | ||||
South end | I-85 outside of Fair Play | |||
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North end | SC 18 / SC 150 in Gaffney | |||
Location | ||||
Country | United States | |||
State | South Carolina | |||
Counties | Oconee, Pickens, Greenville, Spartanburg, Cherokee | |||
Highway system | ||||
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South Carolina Highway 11 (SC 11), also known as the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway, is a 119.850-mile (192.880 km) state highway through the far northern part of the U.S. state of South Carolina, following the southernmost peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The route is surrounded by peach orchards, quaint villages, and parks. It is an alternative to Interstate 85 (I-85) and has been featured by such publications as National Geographic, Rand McNally, and Southern Living.[6]